Historical Events
- Bobo Newsom wins 200th game, 1st as a Yankee & Yanks 18th straight In nightcap Vic Rashi extends streak to 19
Famous Birthdays
- Alexis Herman, American politician (23rd U.S. Secretary of Labor), born in Mobile, Alabama
- Assata Shakur, American activist Black Liberation Army) and wanted by FBI, born in Queens, New York
- Roelof Petrus Meyer, South African under minister of Law & Order etc, born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Famous Deaths
- Horatio Mbelle, South African interpreter, community leader and politician, dies in Pretoria at 77
Died in 1947 1947 Highlights
About July 16, 1947
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 9 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer
